Updated: 9 сентября, 2026 11:07 дп
People’s Artist of Azerbaijan, well-known director and actor Aleksandr Sharovski has passed away.
Jnews.az reports that First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva expressed her condolences regarding the artist’s passing.
“Aleksandr Yakovlevich Sharovski. May you rest in paradise, great Master!” — Mehriban Aliyeva wrote on her social media account.
Aleksandr Sharovski was born on February 10, 1948, in Baku. He began his career as an actor in 1967 at the Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators. Working at the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre since 1976, Sharovski became a stage director in 1991 and chief director of the theatre in 1993.
Over many years, the People’s Artist made significant contributions to the development of Azerbaijani theatre art. He created more than 50 roles on stage, starred in 4 films, and directed 54 plays. Sharovski was awarded the honorary title of «Honored Artist» in 1988 and «People’s Artist» in 1998. He was also awarded the «Shohrat» and «Sharaf» orders, as well as the «Gizil Dervish» and «Humay» awards.
Aleksandr Sharovski also served as the head of the Baku Religious Community of European Jews.
The team at Jnews.az expresses deep sorrow over the passing of the prominent Azerbaijani artist and extends its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, friends, and colleagues of the deceased. May he rest in peace!
